Authorities in Uganda have banned several foreign-funded networks, alleging links to a German national, Tassilo von Droste, who is accused of financing groups that support the opposition ahead of the 2026 general election.
In an interview with correspondent in Kampala Cassius Ochokombege, he spoke about the possible impact of the ban on civil society organisations and political groups in the run-up to the polls.
Ochokombege said the move could severely weaken many civic initiatives that rely heavily on international support.
“A large number of non-governmental organisations in Uganda depend on foreign funding to run their programmes. This decision could seriously undermine efforts to promote political transparency, human rights, and youth participation in politics,” Ochokombege explained.
He added that the ban could also be used as a political tool to restrict the activities of groups perceived to be aligned with the opposition.
“There are growing concerns that the government is using the issue of foreign funding as a pretext to silence alternative voices ahead of the 2026 elections,” he added.
The Ugandan government has yet to release full details on the number of networks affected but insists the measure is necessary to protect national sovereignty and security.
–ChannelAfrica–
